Year 3
UPDATE 29.06.20
This week I would like you to focus on your 3 times table facts. There are activities below that you can do and I have attached some worksheets. We need to get really good at our times tables for Year 4!
Times Tables
This week I would like you to really focus on the 3 times table! Some of you were forgetting these facts and I want you to be really confident with them. You need to know the facts when asked in a random order.
- Count in them - One times 3 is... Two times 3 is ....
- Write them out in different colours
- Make a poster
- Test yourself
-Time yourself writing them down
- Get an adult to test you
- Play hit the button online
3 times table worksheets
Sports Day Maths! I've chosen an activity around reading timetables.
Sports Day Challenge. This is a fun activity to do. Can you crack the codes and find out the mystery of the missing sacks? You might need an adult to help you.
UPDATE 15.06.20
Science
We are continuing to look at 'light'. This week we are looking at reflection.
Watch this video:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/ztcg9j6
Maths
Spelling
Music
Have a look for this book -
UPDATE 08.06.20
Today is 'World Ocean Day' so your work is all based around the ocean this week!
World Oceans Day has been recognised since 2002 and will be celebrated on 8th June in 2020. It's the perfect opportunity to learn about the oceans and their importance in our lives, and to think about what we can do to protect them and keep them clean and healthy.
Information
Reading comprehension
Coordinates
Can you look through the power point and decide if you think shoppers should pay a plastic bottle deposit? Can you write me a letter telling me your reasons?
Word search
Crack the code
UPDATE 02.06.20
Hey, hey, hey Year 3!
I hope you had a lovely half term.
Miss you all lots!
Stay safe,
Miss N and Mrs W
xxx
Reading
Get involved in reading JK Rowling’s new book and create illustrations for what you read! If you send them to Rowling, they might be published in the book when it comes out in November!
Maths - these sheets are also available in the recent pack made up at school
English - these sheets are also available in the recent pack made up at school
Science - Light
PE
UPDATE 18.05.20
Science
Reading comprehension - Plants
Writing
Maths - White Rose
This week you have 4 lessons to do. Follow the link and go to Summer - Week 2
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you are looking for Summer Term - Week 2
LINK:
Times Tables
This week I would like you to really focus on the 4 times table! Some of you were forgetting these facts and I want you to be really confident with them. You need to know the facts when asked in a random order.
- Count in them - One times 4 is... Two times 4 is ....
- Write them out in different colours
- Make a poster
- Test yourself
-Time yourself writing them down
- Get an adult to test you
- Play hit the button online
UPDATE 11.05.20
Maths - White Rose
We are a week behind because of VE Day. I would like you to start the lessons on Equivalent fractions.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you are looking for Summer Term - Week 1
Link:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/
Times Tables
This week I would like you to really focus on the 5 times table! Some of you were forgetting these facts and I want you to be really confident with them. You need to know the facts when asked in a random order.
- Count in them - One times 5 is... Two times 5 is ....
- Write them out in different colours
- Make a poster
- Test yourself
-Time yourself writing them down
- Get an adult to test you
- Play hit the button online
Writing
This week I would like you to write me a paragraph describing this busy market place. Think carefully about punctuation and capital letters. Include interesting vocabulary.
Verbs - doing words (make them interesting ones)
Adverbs -ly words showing how is the verb being done? slowly, happily, carefully etc...
Adjectives - describing words
Prepositions - where words ( on top, next to, behind, in front etc...)
Science - This week I would like you to find out about pollunation and create a diagram showing the process.
UPDATE - 04.05.20
Hey, hey, hey Year 3! Hope you are ok!
The wonderful Mrs Savage has made a super activity sheet around VE Day this week!
Thank you Mrs Savage!
Stay Safe!
Miss N and Mrs W
xx
UPDATE - 27.04.20
Hey, hey, hey Year 3!
Hope you are all still well and behaving for your adults! Thank you for all of your emails, I love hearing what you have been doing and seeing your work.
This week - I have put a couple of things on here for you (look below) but I have also set you some 'To do' tasks on purple mash this week. There is a fun fractions pizza game for you to play! Enjoy!
There is also a Vikings task set but you will have to do some researching on the internet first.
Let me know if you need any help.
Miss N xx
Spelling
We need to get better at spelling some of our basic words. I know that you know how to spell them but sometimes you forget in your written work!
If you are very confident with the words above then you can have a look at these. These are the Year 3/4 spelling words that you need to learn.
Maths - Week 2
Fractions - Have a look at the videos on White Rose Maths and have a go at completing the sheet that accompanies the video.
Follow the link and start with the 5 lessons on week 2 from before Summer. The first lesson this week is Fractions on a Number Line.
I don't want you to do the summer tasks yet as we have missed the first part.
Link:
Science
Can you find out about seed dispersal and then create a poster to show the different ways seeds can be spread around? Send me a photo when you are done! :-)
Reading
Running out of reading books? I have created us a class account on Oxford Reading Owl. There are lots of books for you to look at.
Follow this link:
Log in: Year 3CV
Password: Reading
20.04.20
Hi Year 3. Welcome to the summer term! Mrs West and myself hope that you have had a lovely Easter and got up to lots of fun things! It looks like you have from all of your emails! Keep them coming!
I will be posting some activities on here for you to complete. Mrs Gibbison has had a good idea that if you don't have a printer you could take a picture and then edit over the top of the sheet. Or you could complete the questions on a blank piece of paper. 
Stay safe, Miss N and Mrs W
xxx
Answers for Mrs West's Quiz
Mrs West is missing you all lots so she thought she would make you a quiz! When lots of you have had the chance to do it, we will post the answers! Good Luck!! x
Vikings!
Art
Can you make a Viking Longship and shield out of any materials you have at home? Your ship could be small, or big enough to fit you in it!
Reading Comprehension
Maths
Fractions - Have a look at the videos on White Rose Maths and have a go at completing the sheet that accompanies the video.
Follow the link and start with the 5 lessons on week 1 from before Summer. The first one is Unit and Non Unit fractions.
I don't want you to do the summer tasks yet as we have missed the first part.
Where to go Sheet 1
Link:
English
Can you research one of the first Viking attacks? It happened on the island of Lindisfarne. When you have found out all about it write a newspaper report on it (I've attached a template below).
You could also write a diary entry pretending to be one of the monks or Vikings. Use the word mat that I have attached below to help you. Look forward to reading them.
English - Can you find out about the Viking attack on Lindisfarne and create a newspaper report about it?
Happy Easter Year 3!
Dizzy loved her special doggy Easter egg. She wanted to eat it all at once but I wouldn't let her. Don't ever feed dogs real chocolate, its very bad for them.
Fidget loved her special cat friendly egg! Here is a video of her with it.
Jay told me that he was missing his Nanna and wanted to give her a cuddle so I suggested that he make her a hug that she can keep! Here it is! Who could you make a cuddle for?
Jay has been busy looking at Viking runes. Can you crack his code? You could make up your own message. Have fun! x
Tom Gate Video 2 (sorry about the quality, it had to be edited to get it on. You can still hear the story though :-) )
Happy Easter!
Some super science activities you might want to have a go at...
Art activity! I spotted this and thought it was awesome! It's an optional activity, you may not have the resources so don't worry if you cant do it. I'm sure we can have a go at school when we are back. :-)
Seth has been busy making a wormery with his mummy and his sister. They can see the tracks already. You could have a go at making one! Well done Seth!
Lottie has been busy doing some super science. She listened to Maddie and Greg on You Tube and followed their instructions. They have lots of super science activities for you to do! I'll put the link below! Well done Lottie and thank you for the idea.
Science with Maddie and Greg:
Hi Year 3,
I hope you are all well and are staying safe.
I'd love to hear about what you have been up to. At the bottom of this page is a comments box where you can send me an email. Make sure you ask an adult and get them to help you with the address!
Hope to hear from you!
Miss Nicholson x
P.S. Watch out for a video of me reading the end of our class story. Dizzy is ready!
Let's finish our class story - Tom Gates Top of the Class - video 1
Try these sites to find out all about The Vikings -
BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztyr9j6
DKfindout - https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/vikings/
Jay has been very busy drawing a Viking. Why don't you have a go. Follow the steps in the You Tube video below to help you. I'd love to see them, you can email them to me! Please make sure you ask an adult as you will need their permission and email address. :-)
My email address is - jnicholson1@churchvale.notts.sch.uk
Ask an adult to guide you through sending an email as it is one of our objectives this year to learn about emails! 
How to draw a Viking:
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+draw+a+viking&docid=607993680241167545&mid=CCCBA881B0D69AA414AFCCCBA881B0D69AA414AF&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Look at how high Tymon's bean has grown! Amazing!
School Closure Tasks
School Closure Websites: -
In case of pupils needing to self-isolate in light of government advice concerning Covid-19, or in the event of forced closure, check out these resources below:
FREE online education resources
Spelling Shed
Purple Mash
Times Tables Rockstar
Language Angels
https://www.languageangels.com
BBC Learning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/coursesearch/
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.
Futurelearn
https://www.futurelearn.com
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).
Blockly
https://blockly.games
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.
Scratch
https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/
Creative computer programming
Ted Ed
https://ed.ted.com
All sorts of engaging educational videos
National Geographic Kids
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
Duolingo
https://www.duolingo.com
Learn languages for free. Web or app.
Mystery Science
https://mysteryscience.com
Free science lessons
The Kids Should See This
https://thekidshouldseethis.com
Wide range of cool educational videos
Crash Course
https://thecrashcourse.com
You Tube videos on many subjects
Crash Course Kids
https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
As above for a younger audience
Crest Awards
https://www.crestawards.org
Science awards you can complete from home.
iDEA Awards
https://idea.org.uk
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.
Paw Print Badges
https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Tinkercad
https://www.tinkercad.com
All kinds of making.
Prodigy Maths
https://www.prodigygame.com
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.
Cbeebies Radio
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio
Listening activities for the younger ones.
Nature Detectives
https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetect…/
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!
British Council
https://www.britishcouncil.org/school-resources/find
Resources for English language learning
Oxford Owl for Home
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/
Lots of free resources for Primary age
Big History Project
https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Geography Games
https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Geography gaming!
Blue Peter Badges
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.
The Artful Parent
https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/
Good, free art activities
Red Ted Art
https://www.redtedart.com
Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination Tree
https://theimaginationtree.com
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Toy Theater
https://toytheater.com/
Educational online games
DK Find Out
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/…
Activities and quizzes
Twinkl
https://www.twinkl.co.uk
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.
General Notices
Welcome to Year 3!
Homework
The children will receive 1 or two pieces of homework each week. These will normally be a spelling practice and a math’s task. I understand that we all live busy lives and it may not be possible for the children to do both so I just ask that at least one of the tasks are done and handed in on a Friday. If the children have not completed one piece they will complete it at playtime on a Friday.
We will have a very informal spelling test on a Friday and these will be words we have been looking at in our spelling lessons.
Reads
This will be the same as in Year 2, the children are expected to read 3 times a week. This can include reads at breakfast club, homework club early bird reading (Wednesday) and at home.
I do not give the children a specific time to change their books in Year 3. It is up to them to tell me they need to change their books. They can change a book at any point, if your child is not enjoying their book they can change it before finishing. We want them to be enjoy reading. Feel free to read home books, comics, posters, annuals with them: it doesn’t always have to be their school book.
PE
This half term we will be having PE on a Monday and Wednesday. Please be aware that this will most likely change next half term though. It's best if children have their kit in school from Monday to Friday. We sometimes have spontaneous PE sessions throughout the week.
Topics
This term the children will be learning about volcanoes in our topic lessons and they will be learning about rocks and soils in science. I will send an optional homework sheet home with activities the children may complete if they wish.
Tuck shop
The children have come home with a tuck shop price list. If you are happy for them to have tuck shop then please send them into school with a sealed purse, wallet or holder. This helps the children to keep their money secure and not lost.
If you have any questions, feel free to come and see me or give school a ring. There is also an e-mail tab at the bottom of this page for you to get in touch.
Thank you,
Miss Nicholson
The children have voted for 'The Worlds Worst Teachers' By David Walliams to be our next class book
We have been looking at the poem 'The Magic Box' By Kit Wright. We really enjoyed learning it and using the instruments to help us perform it.
Movie1.mp4
We have been looking at the Earth's core and we used eggs to help us understand.
Optional Homework Tasks
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Use a thesaurus to find some super synonyms. |
Research and build a model of a volcano. |
Create a poster for the 4 times table. |
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Perform a random act of kindness and present to the class about it. |
Make a fancy sandwich for someone you live with and make a recipe for it. |
Write someone a letter and send it to them in the post. |
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Read a good book lately? Write a book review. What was it about? Did you enjoy it? Was there anything you didn’t like? Was it funny? What age would you recommend this book for? |
Go on a rock hunt and then sort them into different categories. Colour, size, texture etc… |
Using any materials of your choice, create a 3D model of an animal of your choice. |
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Learn a poem off by heart and perform it to the class. |
Draw your bedroom in lots of detail. |
Interview a grown-up in your family – present what you’ve found out to the class. |
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Write out all your doubles to 10 and then test yourself. Explain to a friend what strategies you used to remember them. |
Design a new pair of shoes for Miss Nicholson. |
Create a diagram and description of your very own superhero. |
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Do the washing up after tea without being asked – get a parent or carer to write me a letter as proof! |
Watch a family movie – write down the whole story in less than 50 words. |
Visit a museum and write about what you found most interesting. |
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Create a fact-file of a celebrity that you admire. |
Grow something at home and bring it in to show everyone. |
Write your own book. |